Black Sabbath have cancelled their reunion tour due to Tony Iommi's illness. The band have kept their Download date but pulled all other dates, drafted in Zakk Wylde to replace Tony and renamed the line-up Ozzy And Friends.

Ozzy And Friends have not announced who the drummer will be yet but after last week's activity, it is clear that it will be Tommy Clufetos, formerly of the Ozzy Osbourne band, as foretold by MetalTalk.net right here.

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A statement from the band reads as follows:

"Sabbath have had to put some plans on hold due to Tony Iommi's battle with lymphoma. At this time, Black Sabbath will perform only one show of this summer's previously scheduled European tour. It will take place Sunday, June 10 at the U.K.'s Download Festival.

"So as not to let the promoters and fans down, Ozzy Osbourne will now perform the majority of the previously scheduled Black Sabbath dates (both festival performances and the headlining shows) billed as Ozzy And Friends. These 'first ever' Ozzy And Friends shows will feature appearances by 'special guest' musicians including Geezer Butler (who will join Ozzy for a special Black Sabbath set as a show of respect and support to their friend, Tony Iommi) and longtime former Ozzy band member Zakk Wylde.

"In addition, Ozzy will be accompanied by longtime collaborator and friend Slash at select shows, with other 'special guests' set to join the tour at various stops along the way (full list of dates, appearances below).

"Tony Iommi continues to make excellent progress and is looking forward to getting back out on the road. Meanwhile, Black Sabbath continue to write and record music in the U.K. for their upcoming album. More information about these dates and Black Sabbath's recording and touring plans is forthcoming."